BMW X5
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
L5 MTKMOT history
L5 MTK is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 7 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 197,150 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 197,150 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 8,080 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 MTK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 7 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 MTK was last recorded at 197,150 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 197,150 miles · 3 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,080 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 197,150 miles
- 2025 – 192,096 miles
- 2024 – 183,112 miles
- 2023 – 174,978 miles
- 2022 – 166,057 miles
- 2021 – 147,476 miles
- 2019 – 135,524 miles
- 2018 – 125,888 miles
- 2017 – 121,829 miles
- 2016 – 117,565 miles
- 2015 – 110,697 miles
- 2014 – 100,652 miles
- 2013 – 96,999 miles
- 2012 – 92,046 miles
- 2011 – 84,411 miles
- 2010 – 75,599 miles
- 2009 – 65,220 miles
- 2008 – 51,917 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,150 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Under trays and engine covers fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 14 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,150 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 197,150 miles
- Test number
- 884033945835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail197,150 miles (+5,054)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,150 miles
- Test number
- 169824330392
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass192,096 miles (+8,984)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 192,096 miles
- Test number
- 311585286502
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass183,112 miles (+95)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 183,112 miles
- Test number
- 511819721528
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
Fail183,017 miles (+8,039)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,017 miles
- Test number
- 721745906092
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
- AdvisoryWet conditions
Pass174,978 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 174,978 miles
- Test number
- 178128801448
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
Fail174,976 miles (+8,919)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,976 miles
- Test number
- 456691830299
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device insecure front latches (3.1 (c))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
Pass166,057 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 166,057 miles
- Test number
- 508211579738
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers prevent complete under bonnet inspection
- AdvisoryUnder trays prevent complete under vehicle inspection
Fail166,055 miles (+18,579)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,055 miles
- Test number
- 561666875051
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal section of brake hose along rear upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal section of brake hose along rear upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers prevent complete under bonnet inspection
- AdvisoryUnder trays prevent complete under vehicle inspection
Pass147,476 miles (+11,952)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 147,476 miles
- Test number
- 791224145588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,524 miles (+9,636)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 135,524 miles
- Test number
- 506275552421
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,888 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 125,888 miles
- Test number
- 941711023015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail125,888 miles (+4,059)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,888 miles
- Test number
- 521249030068
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass121,829 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 121,829 miles
- Test number
- 788311939535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,829 miles (+4,264)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,829 miles
- Test number
- 988799332718
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass117,565 miles (+6,868)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 117,565 miles
- Test number
- 554650818015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,697 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 110,697 miles
- Test number
- 629785195127
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges advise tracking issue
- NoteSlight movement in all subframe location bushes
Fail110,697 miles (+10,045)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,697 miles
- Test number
- 138855995102
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges advise tracking issue
- NoteSlight movement in all subframe location bushes
Pass100,652 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 100,652 miles
- Test number
- 508455694114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,624 miles (+3,625)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,624 miles
- Test number
- 447823394143
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass96,999 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 96,999 miles
- Test number
- 687700703224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,998 miles (+4,952)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,998 miles
- Test number
- 317474193108
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Pass92,046 miles (+41)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 92,046 miles
- Test number
- 599652102245
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail92,005 miles (+7,594)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,005 miles
- Test number
- 455800502289
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNearside front direction indicator showing constant amber light when vehicle side lights on.
Pass84,411 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 84,411 miles
- Test number
- 448672901230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,411 miles (+8,812)1 dangerous2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,411 miles
- Test number
- 209137491109
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass75,599 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 75,599 miles
- Test number
- 512415890151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail75,590 miles (+10,370)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,590 miles
- Test number
- 954529980119
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,220 miles (+13,303)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 65,220 miles
- Test number
- 410271779116
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 51,917 miles
- Test number
- 331056468190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 MTK
- Does L5 MTK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 MTK is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 MTK?
- The MOT on L5 MTK is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 MTK done?
- L5 MTK was recorded at 197,150 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 8,080 miles a year.
- Has L5 MTK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 MTK has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L5 MTK ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L5 MTK find?
- L5 MTK passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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